It’s summer, but let’s keep it going!

Summer is no time to hang back and relax when it comes to actively pursuing new job opportunities or performing well at your current place of employment. Both are keys to future success, and warmer weather shouldn’t be an excuse to kick your feet up for a lengthy period of time if you have career goals to meet. Regardless of whether you’re aiming for a promotion or checking out career possibilities outside of your current position, stay focused and motivated – most importantly, act.

Though vacations, family events such as weddings, and track season are consuming much of everyone’s time, there are still plenty of events scheduled in the Capital Region during the next few months to keep professionals’ sights on potential growth opportunities:

SmAlbany 2013
Wednesday, July 17th, 2013, 7am-5pmLocation: College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) of the University at Albany
Attendance to SmAlbany 2013 is free; pre-register here.The SmAlbany 2013 Small Business Expo is an annual summer conference-style event featuring local hiring companies and continuous panel discussions pertaining to the use of technology and social media in branding/business building. Additional details, including speaker and panel schedules, exhibitors, and other important info, can be found at the official SmAlbany 2013 website.

Times Union Job Fair
Wednesday, July 24th, 2013, 10am-4pmLocation: Albany Marriot, Wolf Road
Attendance for job seekers is free; to save time upon arriving at the fair, print / fill out theregistration form hereand bring it with you.Several local hiring companies will be on hand to meet potential job candidates at the TU’s quarterly job fair. Panel discussions focusing on various career-related topics will be held mid-day; all local professionals who are seeking new career opportunities are encouraged to attend.

Tech Career Expo
sponsored by Times Union, CEG and Monster
Thursday, September 12th, 2013Location: SEFCU Arena, UAlbanyA huge success in September 2012, the Tech Career Expo returns to UAlbany’s SEFCU Arena this fall. Several local tech-focused companies will be on hand to meet with applicants, review / collect resumes, and take part in panel discussions throughout the day. Registration information and additional details will be provided closer to the event date.